In this short but powerful poem, Angelou evokes the image of “blackness” as a nurturing, protective force. For many readers, this poem is a metaphor for the strength and resilience of African ...

Lyric poetry refers to a short poem, often with songlike qualities, that expresses the speaker’s personal emotions and feelings. Historically intended to be sung and accompany musical instrumentation, ...

Local poet Peter Fortunato will be reading from and signing copies of his latest poetry collection World Headquarters at 4 pm ...

His writing combines wisdom, empathy, and practical advice, making complex ideas approachable for readers from diverse ...

Young poets of Kashmir, mostly in their twenties, remain largely unknown. Some are aware of the risks of antagonising ...

Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

Whether creating a short film or music video, making music, or setting up a photo shoot, he focuses on the stories his ...

His writing combines wisdom, empathy, and practical advice, making complex ideas approachable for readers from diverse ...

Michael Longley is a master of his craft, known for his compact, meditative lyrics that explore themes of love, violence, ...

Whenever I get inspiration or feel something,” the “Pachinko” star said, “I go to my Notes app and write it down.” ...